title: Giant intradiploic epidermoid tumor of the occipital bone: case report.
abstract: The authors describe a case of a giant intradiploic epidermoid cyst of the occipital bone with an intracranial extension in the posterior fossa and no signs of neurological involvement. The lesion started as a painless lump under the scalp. Roentgenographic and computed tomographic findings led to a correct diagnosis, and the complete removal of the cyst was accomplished, despite its large size. The total removal of these cysts is associated with a good prognosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Guridi
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ollier
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Aguilera
mesh_terms: D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed